Arar (en. Plow)
/aˈɾaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To move the soil to prepare it for planting.
The farmer is going to plow the field before planting.
El agricultor va a arar el campo antes de plantar.
To break the ground to cultivate plants.
The soil must be well plowed to obtain a good harvest.
Se debe arar bien la tierra para obtener una buena cosecha.
To prepare the land by making furrows or channels.
After plowing, the ground is ready for planting.
Después de arar, el terreno está listo para la siembra.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'arare.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to plow the sea
To make a futile effort.
arar en el mar
Related Words
plow
Tool used for plowing.
arado
tillage
Action of preparing the soil for cultivation.
labranza
Slang Meanings
To work hard on something.
I was plowing all day with that project.
Estuve arando todo el día con ese proyecto.